Revision Rhinoplasty Booked with Dr. Frankel - Beverly Hills, CA

thank-you. what I hope to have corrected seems to be corrected. but now I just have to wait and hope for it to heal well. fingers crossed it gets better from here and I'm not in for any surprises.

Hey hanginthere, why did you delete your review?

Did he use any grafts?

Yes I deleted my review for now because I'm in the middle of some issues regarding my surgery. Basically, I'm very disappointed in the results. I've decided to wait until the situation is resolved one way or the other and rewrite the review in retrospect. I think I can give a much more balanced and fair review that way.

Fair enough. Do you think you'll be seeking a revision with your doctor or another one?

Still undecided. Going to get several opinions. Can't believe I'm on my 3rd surgery. Terrified. :/

i noticed you deleted your review as well- for what its worth i think your new nose looks super and totally natural.

You'll be fine. If you need lengthening my doctor is very good at that, but you will probably need rib grafting. Do you think if make your nostrils symmetrical you will be happy? Lengthening is a lot to go through.

it's such a roller coaster ride. I still have good days and bad days. I was just looking at old pictures of myself and I really wish I never did anything in the first place. My natural nose is 100 times better than what I have, but I'm just going to live with what I have. Hope you are doing well.

What are the main issues your having in terms of aesthetics? Are you having issues with nasal asymmetry as well? I am, and it seems that many of the reviews I read on here regarding Dr. Frankel's work seem to have uneven, asymmetrical nostrils. It's so frustrating. Sounds like you're handling things in a good way. Wish you all the best. :)

there is assymetry all the way down my nose. mostly in the tip, which could be because one nostril is slightly larger naturally. my nose is an improvement from my first rhinoplasty, but my original nose was symmetrical and now it's not.

a lot. don't have the specifics yet. I know spreader gratis were used, plus cartilage were put in my nostrils to bring down. my nose is an improvement, but it's not perfect. will have to wait for the final outcome.

Did you get your op report and surgery worksheet?

They can send you those by email and then you'll know exactly what was done to you.

nope. I haven't asked for it.

To be honest, I don't have the desire to review the post op report as I did after my primary. I am trying not to obsess over this nose and just let the healing do its job.

Just saw your review. Looks like Dr. Davis did a nice job. :) if I get lengthening it will only be the tip by about 2 mm. They can just move the alar forward along the septum, shouldn't be any need for rib. And yes, my nostrils would be fine if the Dr didn't move my columella 2 mm to the left in the last surgery. Now it's off center on my lip. I'd feel much much better if he hadn't done that and my nostrils were even.

@labrador90210. Just wanted to see how you are progressing and healing. Had Rib pain gotten better?

They didn't. They gave me a price in US dollars and I put it through on my credit card

The images I posted here are very low resolution and cropped to only show my nose. The images he provided me were much better. I was happy with them.

Thank-you! I've appreciated your advice so much on this journey. Any tips on what I can do to prepare?

I'm sure that you probably are much better prepared than I was. Make sure to have some saline spray, lots of Q tips, vaseline, low sodium foods, extra gauze and tape, some type of comfortable lightweight ice pack, and... I that's about all I can think of for now. I've seen that a lot of females and pre-surgery checklists that include tons of stuff! I just had the bare essentials---and not even that. I had to walk from my hotel room to Walgreens just after surgery to get some vaseline. Will you have someone with you to help take care of you?

I will! thanks for your comment.

thank-you!

revision rhinoplasty.

no I mean to fix what, like derogation of tip, build up the bridge?

my nose is asymmetrical. Too much was removed from the left tip and my nostrils are showing too much now. He is going to add spreader grafts to straighten my nose, bring down the tip slightly and bring down my nostrils.

Oh my goodness! I'm so, so sorry to hear this! I've spoken with so many of his patients now that are extremely unhappy with their nose following rhinoplasty with him. I hope you will be writing a review?

"I guess I've finally come to the realization that I don't want to always look at myself and see my botched nose. Or look at a picture of myself and think how much happier I was with my original nose." - I can relate to this so much. Missing my old (if flawed) nose; the idea of finally snapping a selfie with a genuine smile, knowing my botched nose doesn't distract from my face! Or just waking up and looking in the bathroom mirror and not seeing the aftermath of that one stupid decision I once made, just a normal pretty nose :)
When I saw him, his assistant handed me a massive pre- and post- (aftercare) list of Dos and Don'ts, stricter than nearly any other surgeon I consulted. (No salt pre-surgery, as it can swell the nose during an operation! No dairy! etc) - even though it was labelled for rhinoplasty, at the time I'd only ever heard of this level of restrictions for facelift patients and the like. I felt like he's really invested in making sure that you do your part to make your operation and healing go well 100%, while he does his skills. (He explained how 'because he's a perfectionist' he goes over & over any cartilage grafts to make them perfectly smooth.) Oh, I have 2 more questions, if you don't mind: 4) was there a fellow/assistant doctor in the room with you at the consult? 5) could you maybe post pictures of your current nose and the proposed morphs? (You can always blur/black-box/heart emoji your eyes, identifying features etc out). I know that's a lot to ask, so I totally understand if you're hesitant. Again best wishes <3

Hi! I'm happy to answer all your questions. It seems like you have the same concerns as me. It's sad for me every time I look in the mirror and I hate the way my face looks when I smile now.
1.) I'm coming from Canada and found a place on airbnb
2.) I'm not overly concerned about this. I'm hoping they will help my breathing. It's not terrible, but if it will improve I'd be happy with that. Because my nose is going to be a little longer as he will be bringing down the tip, I'm not overly concerned if it gets a tiny bit wider - as long as it's symmetrical!
3.) Medium thickness to thin. No, he didn't mention fascia. I pray and hope there is enough nasal cartilage and he doesn't have to use my ear or rib for the surgery.
4.) No. He was in the process of hiring a new one. He will be there for the surgery.
5.) I will. I'm going to do an update soon.